Can you buy from Xianyu with Superbuy?
Yes. Xianyu (闲鱼, sold internationally as Goofish) is Alibaba's second-hand marketplace, the Chinese equivalent of eBay or Vinted, and it doesn't sell to foreign accounts or ship abroad. Superbuy buys on it for you: you paste the Xianyu or Goofish link, Superbuy's staff message the seller, pay, and have the item sent to the warehouse, where it's checked and photographed like any Taobao order. The difference is a flat service fee of CN¥20 per item, because second-hand deals involve more back-and-forth with sellers and harder after-sales.
How much does Superbuy charge for Xianyu?
CN¥20 per item, flat, according to Superbuy's fee page. The same flat fee applies to Paipai and Zhuanzhuan. Other second-hand sites such as Kongfz are charged 10% of the item value, with a CN¥10 minimum and CN¥20 maximum. Because the Xianyu fee is flat, how much it hurts depends on what you're buying:
| Item price | Xianyu fee | Fee as % of price | Same item on Taobao |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN¥20 | CN¥20 | 100% | CN¥0 |
| CN¥50 | CN¥20 | 40% | CN¥0 |
| CN¥100 | CN¥20 | 20% | CN¥0 |
| CN¥200 | CN¥20 | 10% | CN¥0 |
| CN¥500 | CN¥20 | 4% | CN¥0 |
| CN¥1000 | CN¥20 | 2% | CN¥0 |
On a CN¥50 used item the fee adds 40%; on a CN¥500 item it adds 4%. Xianyu through Superbuy makes most sense for items worth a few hundred yuan or more, or things you simply can't find new.
How to order a Xianyu item through Superbuy
- Copy the listing linkFrom the Goofish website or the Xianyu app's share button. Xianyu share text often contains a short link plus Chinese text; paste the whole thing if the bare link fails.
- Paste it into SuperbuyCheck the item details that Superbuy pulls in. Second-hand listings are often a single unit, so there may be no options to choose.
- Add a clear remarkAsk for anything you need confirmed before purchase: working condition, included accessories, extra photos. Staff pass questions to the seller.
- Pay the price, delivery and CN¥20 feeSuperbuy handles the purchase. Some sellers are slow to reply or have already sold the item; in that case the order is cancelled and refunded to your balance.
- Check the warehouse photos carefullyUsed items vary. Compare the photos with the listing and raise problems now, while the item is still in China.
What can go wrong with second-hand orders?
Most issues come from the nature of second-hand selling, not from Superbuy:
- Already sold. Popular listings go fast. By the time staff message the seller, the item may be gone.
- Unresponsive sellers. Individuals aren't shops; some take days to reply or never do.
- Condition disputes. "95% new" (95新) means different things to different people. Warehouse photos are your evidence.
- Limited returns. Private sellers often don't accept returns. Superbuy's after-sales help is limited to what the seller agrees to.
- Branded items. Second-hand markets anywhere contain trademark-infringing items. For branded goods, ask for detailed photos of labels and serial numbers before buying, and remember Superbuy's policy on infringing items applies.
Useful Xianyu terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 全新 | Brand new, usually unused |
| 99新 / 95新 / 9成新 | Seller's condition grade: 99%, 95%, 90% new |
| 包邮 | Free domestic delivery (to the Superbuy warehouse) |
| 不议价 | Price not negotiable |
| 可小刀 | Small discount possible |
| 自提 | Pickup only, so the seller may refuse to ship |
"Pickup only" listings are worth skipping: an agent can't collect in person, and the seller may cancel.
Xianyu or Taobao: which should you search first?
| If you want… | Search | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A new, in-stock product with size options | Taobao | No service fee, shop return policies, many sellers to compare |
| A discontinued item, sold-out release or older model | Xianyu | Often the only place it still exists |
| Collectibles, figures, books, games | Both | Xianyu can be far cheaper for pre-owned; Taobao for sealed stock |
| Something under about CN¥60 | Taobao | The CN¥20 Xianyu fee is a big share of a cheap item |
| Electronics | Taobao, or Xianyu with care | Pay CN¥12 for a power-on test on used electronics |
Shipping second-hand items home
Once a Xianyu item reaches the warehouse it's just another item in your storage: the same 90 free days, the same consolidation and the same shipping lines as Taobao orders. That's the real advantage of buying Xianyu through an agent rather than a one-off proxy. You can combine a used camera lens from Xianyu with new clothes from Taobao in one parcel, and the used item doesn't pay a separate first-weight charge. Used goods often arrive with the seller's own improvised packaging, so for anything fragile consider Superbuy's bubble wrap (CN¥5) or EPE packaging (CN¥4) before the parcel is packed. Declare the price you actually paid; for second-hand items that's usually lower than retail, which is also what customs expects to see.
Can Superbuy haggle with Xianyu sellers?
Bargaining is normal on Xianyu, and listings marked 可小刀 ("small discount possible") invite it. Because Superbuy's staff message the seller for you, you can ask in the remark for them to request a specific lower price, for example "please ask if the seller accepts CN¥180". Keep expectations modest: staff relay messages rather than negotiate hard, sellers of popular items don't need to discount, and a long back-and-forth risks the item selling to someone else. Listings marked 不议价 mean no bargaining, so don't waste the request there. For multiple items from one seller, asking for a combined price and a single domestic delivery is the request most likely to succeed.
Superbuy Xianyu FAQ
Does Superbuy support Xianyu?
Yes. Superbuy buys Xianyu (Goofish) listings for you for a flat CN¥20 per item, according to its fee page, on top of the item price and domestic delivery. Staff message the seller, pay, and have the item sent to the warehouse to be photographed like any Taobao order. Paipai and Zhuanzhuan carry the same flat fee. Budget that CN¥20 for every used item.
Is Goofish the same as Xianyu?
Yes. Goofish is the international name and website for Xianyu (闲鱼), Alibaba's second-hand marketplace and roughly China's answer to eBay or Vinted. It doesn't sell to foreign accounts or ship abroad, which is why you need an agent. Both Goofish and Xianyu links work in Superbuy; if the app's share text fails as a bare link, paste the whole message, Chinese text included.
Why is there a fee for Xianyu but not Taobao?
Second-hand deals take more work: staff have to message individual sellers, some of whom reply slowly or have already sold the item, and after-sales is harder. Superbuy charges a flat CN¥20 per Xianyu item for that, while Taobao, Tmall, JD.com and 1688 orders carry no purchasing fee. On a CN¥50 item that's 40%; on CN¥500 just 4%, so Xianyu suits pricier finds.
Can I return a Xianyu item bought through Superbuy?
Only if the seller agrees, and many private sellers don't accept returns; Superbuy's after-sales help is limited to what the seller will accept. So ask about condition, accessories or extra photos in the remark before paying, and study the warehouse photos once the item arrives, since a '95新' grade means different things to different people. Raise any problem while it's still in China.
Can Superbuy negotiate a lower price with a Xianyu seller?
Sometimes. Bargaining is normal on Xianyu, and listings marked 可小刀 invite a small discount, so you can write in the remark something like 'please ask if the seller accepts CN¥180'. Staff relay the message rather than haggle hard, and a popular item may sell meanwhile. Skip the request on 不议价 listings, which rule out bargaining. Asking for a combined price on several items works best.
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